A smart phone won't get you too far without at least a few great apps, and Android's no exception. As you customize your new phone to your liking, here are 25 of the best (and free!) Android apps to get you started

The Essentials

A smart phone won’t get you too far without at least a few great apps, and Android’s no exception. As you customize your new phone to your liking, here are 25 of the best Android apps to get you started.

All of them are free, but several have premium versions if you’re willing to pay. Get them directly through your phone or download them remotely over the Web from the Google Play Store.